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'It was a difficult but necessary decision to close the doors'

The spokesman said: "The store has been in Chapel Place for some thirty years, so it’s with sadness that we’ve taken the difficult but necessary decision to close the doors, however retail is evolving fast and there continues to be a significant and sustained shift from physical stores to online, both at Long Tall Sally and globally across the retail industry.

Long Tall Sally has been in Tunbridge Wells for 30 years and employs five staff

"We have done, and continue to do, everything we can to support our five valued store colleagues in finding new positions and thank them for their dedication and loyalty to our brand.

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"As part of one of Europe’s leading direct-to-consumer apparel retailers, the business is making significant investments in offering consumers a world-class shopping experience over the next several years.

"Under the direction of our new chief product officer Cathy Carrington-Birch, we aim to provide the widest possible choice of stylish and fashionable tall clothing with a focus on quality and fit."